Test directory: Serotonin, Serum

Ordering Code4378
Test NameSerotonin, Serum
Alias5-Hydroxytryptamine
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsPatient to avoid tobacco, tea and coffee three days prior to specimen collection. Patient should avoid food high in indoles: avocado, banana, tomato, plum, walnut, pineapple and eggplant.
Handling InstructionsSeparate and freeze immediately.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 6 Weeks
Rejection CriteriaThawed, Received room temp or refrigerated
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyHPLC, Fluorescence Detection
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Serotonin, SerumALLSee report.